Pei Tong Primary

[returning]

Mathkid:

As a PTPS alumnus, I have a few word to say. These are my views, my reviews.


I love Math and Science since a kid, and that was why my parents brought me over to SG to study. When I took the international selection exams for foreigners in the SG Expo, I scored 70% P4 math and 40% for English, so instead of doing P4 work, I was downgraded 2 years and posted to PTPS. After my first year I was killing it, I aced my exams and my parents tried to talk to the principal, but he refused to let me skip a year and close up the age gap. That still left a scar in me as the age gap cause me to lose the opportunity to participate in IMSO. I did well in PSLE without much worries. I have a few cousins and siblings of close friends taking PSLE in a year or two and I realise this:
They HATE studying.
They HATE math, and science. (I wouldn't have written this if I haven't hear so many PTPS kids say these, I am a strong believer that STEM education should not end up like this)

Please keep in mind that my parents' are not monster parents that send me to hours and hours of tuition, instead they taught me how to use google and the library wisely. They believed in cultivating a love for learning instead of being grade centric, and that is exactly what PTPS lacks.

Here's a few teachers I've had good classes with.
Mr Chin, Science teacher, probably one of the most experience teacher in PTPS, explanation was clear and his lessons designed to KO PSLE specifically.
Ms Cheong, Math teacher, a very patient teacher, you will walk into a class scratching your head and walk out knowing the concepts.
Mrs Tan, English teacher, inspiring and flexible teacher, she did a few out of syllabus things with us that truly make us interested in English, but alas she was the only one.
Mr Hisham, English teacher, fun lessons, no stress, lots of laughs.

Don't get me wrong, there are indeed good teachers in PTPS but the atmosphere and environment will make your kids coming home HATING about learning, especially STEM education. I cannot point out specific cases because it is not a one-off incidence that make so many PTPS student dislike Math and Science, but instead is built up over the years. I am very confident to say most that scored well for PSLE went for tuition, and ALL still hated M&S after graduating.

For parents with more M&S inclined kids:
Send your kids to PTPS and tuition, they might score well, but they are just robots, not learners.
Send your kids to PTPS and not tuition, that's a risk I wouldn't take.

Here's something I don't like so much about PTPS:
They don't sing the national anthem correctly, every new batch of P1 will follow everyone else and sing the anthem wrongly. Years gone by but still...
The prefect system is corrupted, don't let your kids join the prefects, it's a waste of time.
They're about feeding information and exams instead of making your kids love learning.

To summarise, PTPS isn't a school with good vibes, my days were miserable.

PS, if you have kids that are taking PSLE soon, try this loophole:
Let them learn algebra, solving simultaneous equations, and matrices, they are useful in PSLE and save tons for time trying to decipher the model method.

I am sure your parents must have done enough research to send you to study in Singapore.
For the benefit of readers, all foreign students take the entry test set by MOE. Approval, level of entry, regardless of age or level of entry at home country, and school is determined by MOE. Foreigners have a choice whether to accept it or to go to an international school, which don't need such entry test.
Secondly, skipping level is no longer practised in Singapore schools since the 80s, not even for locals, no matter how well you score. Only outstanding P3 students are selected for the GEP Programme.
You choose to study in Singapore and therefore you follow Singapore rules and regulations. Be a grateful foreigner that the local school gave you a place. You seemed to have enjoyed your studies including Maths and Science since u had these great Teachers to thank. You were probably mixing around with friends that speak your mind. Well if you choose to mix with negative people, they will just reinforce your negativity. What makes you believe they really hated Maths and science since they also have such great Teachers.
Learn the value of thankfulness and gratitude. Blaming others and forgetting the goodness others did for you should not be a way of life for a young kid like you. Your age and maturity among your peers should be a positive influence to them but not a reminder that you are simply older by age. Hope you are enjoying your secondary school of choice by now.
Btw, I m a parent with 2 kids in ptps.

[janxu]

Hi, i’m considering registering my child into PeiTong this yr. Any parents who have kids in Peitong have any feedback about the school? I’ve called the school to enquire about Open House so that i can take a walk around the school environment. But they don’t have any. How are the school teachers, principal? How is the curriculum, do your kids enjoy going to school?

[janxu]

Hi, i’m considering registering my child into PeiTong this yr. Any parents who have kids in Peitong have any feedback about the school? I’ve called the school to enquire about Open House so that i can take a walk around the school environment. But they don’t have any. How are the school teachers, principal? How is the curriculum, do your kids enjoy going to school?

[janxu]

returning:

Mathkid:

As a PTPS alumnus, I have a few word to say. These are my views, my reviews.


I love Math and Science since a kid, and that was why my parents brought me over to SG to study. When I took the international selection exams for foreigners in the SG Expo, I scored 70% P4 math and 40% for English, so instead of doing P4 work, I was downgraded 2 years and posted to PTPS. After my first year I was killing it, I aced my exams and my parents tried to talk to the principal, but he refused to let me skip a year and close up the age gap. That still left a scar in me as the age gap cause me to lose the opportunity to participate in IMSO. I did well in PSLE without much worries. I have a few cousins and siblings of close friends taking PSLE in a year or two and I realise this:
They HATE studying.
They HATE math, and science. (I wouldn't have written this if I haven't hear so many PTPS kids say these, I am a strong believer that STEM education should not end up like this)

Please keep in mind that my parents' are not monster parents that send me to hours and hours of tuition, instead they taught me how to use google and the library wisely. They believed in cultivating a love for learning instead of being grade centric, and that is exactly what PTPS lacks.

Here's a few teachers I've had good classes with.
Mr Chin, Science teacher, probably one of the most experience teacher in PTPS, explanation was clear and his lessons designed to KO PSLE specifically.
Ms Cheong, Math teacher, a very patient teacher, you will walk into a class scratching your head and walk out knowing the concepts.
Mrs Tan, English teacher, inspiring and flexible teacher, she did a few out of syllabus things with us that truly make us interested in English, but alas she was the only one.
Mr Hisham, English teacher, fun lessons, no stress, lots of laughs.

Don't get me wrong, there are indeed good teachers in PTPS but the atmosphere and environment will make your kids coming home HATING about learning, especially STEM education. I cannot point out specific cases because it is not a one-off incidence that make so many PTPS student dislike Math and Science, but instead is built up over the years. I am very confident to say most that scored well for PSLE went for tuition, and ALL still hated M&S after graduating.

For parents with more M&S inclined kids:
Send your kids to PTPS and tuition, they might score well, but they are just robots, not learners.
Send your kids to PTPS and not tuition, that's a risk I wouldn't take.

Here's something I don't like so much about PTPS:
They don't sing the national anthem correctly, every new batch of P1 will follow everyone else and sing the anthem wrongly. Years gone by but still...
The prefect system is corrupted, don't let your kids join the prefects, it's a waste of time.
They're about feeding information and exams instead of making your kids love learning.

To summarise, PTPS isn't a school with good vibes, my days were miserable.

PS, if you have kids that are taking PSLE soon, try this loophole:
Let them learn algebra, solving simultaneous equations, and matrices, they are useful in PSLE and save tons for time trying to decipher the model method.

I am sure your parents must have done enough research to send you to study in Singapore.
For the benefit of readers, all foreign students take the entry test set by MOE. Approval, level of entry, regardless of age or level of entry at home country, and school is determined by MOE. Foreigners have a choice whether to accept it or to go to an international school, which don't need such entry test.
Secondly, skipping level is no longer practised in Singapore schools since the 80s, not even for locals, no matter how well you score. Only outstanding P3 students are selected for the GEP Programme.
You choose to study in Singapore and therefore you follow Singapore rules and regulations. Be a grateful foreigner that the local school gave you a place. You seemed to have enjoyed your studies including Maths and Science since u had these great Teachers to thank. You were probably mixing around with friends that speak your mind. Well if you choose to mix with negative people, they will just reinforce your negativity. What makes you believe they really hated Maths and science since they also have such great Teachers.
Learn the value of thankfulness and gratitude. Blaming others and forgetting the goodness others did for you should not be a way of life for a young kid like you. Your age and maturity among your peers should be a positive influence to them but not a reminder that you are simply older by age. Hope you are enjoying your secondary school of choice by now.
Btw, I m a parent with 2 kids in ptps.

Hi, could i have some feedback from u on ur kids being in PTPS. As the school no longer does open house, i couldn't schedule to have a look at the environment, or talk to teachers. I don't have any friends to ask about the school either. Would like to have some insight on the school environment ...eg, is it a nurturing environment, are the students polite or very rowdy, how are the teachers? Are u happy with the school as a parent? Thank you in advance.

[returning]

Hi Janxu,


Majority of the Teachers have been around for many years. It is quite distinct which Teachers r experienced in teaching the particular level. Majority of the students will stay with the same class for 2 yrs. Therefore, form teachers will stay with the same class for 2 years most of the time. p1 and 2 teachers are very caring but instill discipline as it’s students’ first time in a big environment. P3 and 4 teachers will instill resilience and integrity. Whereas p5 and 6 is time for excellence. The school is undergoing peri upgrading now which has major renovations going on. That is probably why there is no open house this year for parents.
Rowdy is quite subjective. Imagine recess with at least 400 students at one time.
The school has a new Principal this year but this is her 2nd school as P. So far the impression is she is very motherly and very concern with safety. Other than that, I do not see any drastic changes.
My kids are happy and that’s important to me. So that means I am happy with the school.

[bsmaniyan]

Dear PTPS Parents,

Our daughter will be attending P1 at PTPS, starting Jan 2018. We live at Jurong west, and looking for the school transport information.

We were not invited to attend the orientation at the school. Can any of the existing PTPS parents provide the transport contact number?
Also, the school website says class start at 7:45. By what time kids have to be inside the school?

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

-Bala

[je13]

Hi, does the school arrange for open house session to allow parents to learn more about the school?

[je13]

Hi, does the school arrange for open house session to allow parents to learn more about the school?

[Pollychen]

My daughter most probably will reg in Pei Tong, but I have no idea how good it is.

[tinyyogagal]

hi, any parents here can share how pei tong is as a school in terms of academic program, teachers and school culture?